Green Rice

Name: Green Rice
Ingredients: 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 poblano chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 poblano chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Combine 2 cups water and rice; let stand 30 minutes. Drain well.
2

Place 2 tablespoons of water, fresh cilantro, and poblanos in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
3

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add poblano mixture; saute 2 minutes. Stir in rice, 2 cups water, and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.